When the Windows 10 release date was announced, Microsoft triggered a Windows Update that had previously been installed to prompt Windows 7 and Windows 8 computers (not joined to a domain) to prompt their users to "reserve their place in line" to upgrade to Windows 10. This is accomplished by a Windows icon in the system tray (or notification area). Say you've gone ahead and … [Read more...]
Windows RT may not be dead after all
When Microsoft introduced the Surface 3, it seemed like a phase was over. The Surface 3 is closer to the Surface Pro 3 than the Surface 2/Surface RT from where it derives its series namesake. The Surface Pro 3 uses an Intel Core CPU while the Surface RT and Surface 2 used ARM processors, requiring Windows RT, a limited version of the operating system that cannot run standard … [Read more...]
Windows 10 release date set at July 29th
Microsoft announced the release date of Windows 10 this morning. Their latest operating system will be available July 29th. Computers from OEMs will have Windows 10 available on that date and you will be able to upgrade from Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 by taking advantage of the 1-year upgrade offer. Microsoft recorded Cortana making the announcement on … [Read more...]
Recap of Google I/O 2015
The Google I/O 2015 developer conference continues today with a number of sessions for developers utilizing Google platforms. The keynote was given by Sundar Pichai with other Googlers in San Francisco to demonstrate Google's latest projects with a large focus on Android M, the next interation of the Android operating system. You can watch the keynote embedded below or skip … [Read more...]
Windows 10 will work with your smartphone, Cortana coming to Android and iPhone
In Microsoft's latest announcement about Windows 10, they focused on interacting with smartphones. A phone companion app on Windows 10 will allow better recognition between Windows Phone, Android, and iPhone/iPad. In addition to your computer working with your phone, Microsoft's digital personal assistant, Cortana, will be coming to Android and iOS. Move over Siri and Google … [Read more...]